FX.co ★ Bloomberg forecasts economic ‘doomsday’ scenario due to AI integration

US-based news agency Bloomberg has outlined a catastrophic “doomsday” scenario triggered by the development of artificial intelligence. In an article titled “The AI Doomsday Scenario Nobody Talks About,” prepared following a meeting of experts at the International Monetary Fund headquarters, it emphasizes that the collapse of the familiar world order will not stem from the rise of sentient intelligence or a robot uprising but rather from a devastating blow to the global economy.

The primary threat identified by experts is the collapse of the public tax system. The mass disappearance of traditional jobs due to automation will mean that even a moderate increase in unemployment could severely impact government finances. Income tax revenues will plummet, while social assistance expenditures will soar. A rapid decline in fiscal receipts, rising costs, and a prolonged period of uncertainty could lead to decades of instability, potentially resulting in the fall of governments.

These concerns are already supported by actual market statistics. In 2026, the US technology sector faced its largest wave of layoffs, affecting around 140,000 employees, more than any other industry in the country. Notably, the direct or indirect implementation of artificial intelligence systems was officially cited as a reason in 23% of all job-cut announcements.